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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,466.46, 39,285.88 and 15,722.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,466.46, 39,285.88 and 15,722.08 is: 21,697.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,466.46 : 39,285.88 = 15,722.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,466.46/39,285.88 = 15,722.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,466.46x = 39,285.88 × 15,722.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,466.46x = 617,655,748.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,655,748.23/28,466.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.67

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